Gunwi Janggok Recreational Forest (군위 장곡자연휴양림)

0m 64211 2024-02-15

195 Janggokhyuyangnim-gil, Goro-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Daegu

The Gunwi Janggok Recreational Forest offers a unique vacation experience where Korean history, culture, and nature converge. Nestled within a dense forest of broad-leaved and pine trees, it provides a serene environment for relaxation and forest bathing in the fresh air. The facility boasts a range of amenities including accommodation, a campground, walking trails, a forest park, an observatory, a nature observation center, and a seminar room. Additionally, it caters to younger visitors with a playground and a small sports field. During the summer, an outdoor water playground for children is also available.

Orijangnim Forest in Jacheon-ri, Yeongcheon (영천 자천리 오리장림)

7.1 Km 11984 2021-06-11

1421-1, Jacheon-ri, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-330-6584

Orijangnim Forest is approximately 2 kilometers long, the same length as the Korean measurement of five ri (O-ri). It is also called Jacheon Forest due to its location near Jacheon-ri. The forest was split into two parts after a national roadway was built through the forest. Later, much of the forest was lost due to additional building construction, road expansion, and typhoon. Only some areas in front of Jacheon Village retain the old ambience.

Orijangnim Forest was established to block the strong winds from entering the village, as well as provide bank protection and flood prevention. It is comprised of 280 trees from 12 different species including oriental oaks.

The Gwiae Traditional House [Korea Quality] / 귀애고택 [한국관광 품질인증]

8.6 Km 7568 2020-09-08

37-17, Gwiho 1-gil, Hwanam-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-331-8043

The Gwiae Traditional House is a 200-year-old aristocrat’s residence consisting of various hanok structures, a pavilion, a pond, and a shrine set amid its expansive grounds. Located in Yeongcheon Byeolbyeol Misulmaul (Star Art Village) where modern artworks can be seen here and there, the house too is surrounded by various artworks as well as the beautiful natural environment of Yeongcheon, including Bohyeonsan Mountain, Palgongsan Mountain, Unjuhan Recreational Forest, and Saryongsan Mountain. Thanks to the Art Village project, the village has acquired a distinguished charm all its own by combining the antique beauty of traditional houses with modern art and public design. The village is full of attractions as well as traditional structures, including Pungyeongjeong Pavilion, which was built to commemorate the life of Gwon Eung-do, an eminent Confucian scholar of Joseon, and the Cian Art Museum, which established in a closed-down school and has three exhibition rooms, an outdoor sculpture park, and an art shop. Belonging to the descendants of Jo Geuk-seung (1803∼1877), a Confucian scholar of the late Joseon period, the Gwiae Traditional House comprises a sarangchae (detached building), an anchae (women’s quarters), a daemunchae (building next to the gate), and Gwiaejeong Pavilion (Gyeongbuk Provincial Cultural Heritage No. 339), which has double-layered eaves and a half-hipped roof, and measures four kan (a unit of measurement referring to the distance between two columns) at the front and three kan at the sides. There is also a hexagonal pavilion connected with a bridge and a lotus pond. The house also has four installation artworks such as a sculpture of a child and a puppy getting stars, and a turtle sculpture with Lee Geum-hong’s calligraphy. Opened as a hanok stay in 2013, the house has 8 guestrooms and offers a variety of traditional games such as Tuho (Arrow-throwing), Neolttwigi (Korean see-saw game), and Jegichagi (Korean shuttlecock game) in the courtyard.

Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory (보현산 천문대)

12.6 Km 58438 2024-02-23

475 Jeonggak-gil, Hwabuk-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Positioned atop Bohyeonsan Mountain, Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory stands as a prominent hub for optical astronomy observation in Korea. The facility encompasses an optical telescope building, a solar telescope building, and a visitor center. The visitor center doubles as an exhibition hall, showcasing an impressive collection of astronomical photographs. Regular public events are scheduled on the fourth Saturday of April through June, and again in September and October. During these events, participants can attend an astronomy lecture and spend twenty minutes touring both the optical and solar telescope buildings. Reservations for these events can be made via the website, starting from 10 a.m. on Monday until 5 p.m. on Friday of the respective event week.

Binggyegyegok Valley (빙계계곡)

13.3 Km 23803 2021-07-30

Chunsan-myon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-830-6952

Binggyegyegok Valley in Gyeongsangbuk-do was designated as County Park in September 1987 for its ice holes and wind holes that provide cool breeze in summer and hot steam in winter. The valley also has 8.15 meter-high five-story stone pagoda from early Goryeo period as well as a large boulder that is 10 meters high and 20 meters wide.

Yeongcheon Starlight Village (영천 별빛마을)

13.7 Km 42620 2024-02-23

22 Jeonggak-gil, Hwabuk-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Nestled at the foot of Bohyeonsan Mountain, Yeongcheon Starlight Village is a haven of natural beauty, surrounded by lush forests brimming with pine and chestnut trees. The village provides a range of accommodations and experiential programs, featuring guest rooms, seminar rooms, multipurpose spaces, and a cultural center. Its proximity to Bohyeonsan Mountain allows visitors to explore the enchanting Bohyeonsan Starlight Trail. In spring, visitors can also attend the Yeongcheon Bohyeonsan Starlight Festival, a celebrated annual event dedicated to astronomy and science. Additional local attractions include the Cian Art Museum, Unjusan Recreational Forests, Yeongcheon Dam, and the Bohyunsan Astronomical Science Museum.

Yeongcheon Bohyunsan Astronomical Science Museum (영천보현산천문과학관)

13.8 Km 4310 2024-02-23

689, jeonggak-ri, Hwabuk-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Perched atop Bohyeonsan Mountain, an optimal location for stargazing, is the Yeongcheon Bohyunsan Astronomical Science Museum. This facility is comprised of an observation room, a planetarium, and an exhibition area. It houses twelve exhibition rooms where visitors can delve into the history of astronomy, learn about the seasonal constellations, explore ancient cosmological perspectives from various cultures, and gain insights into the solar system. The planetarium offers screenings of videos about the constellations as they change with the seasons. Meanwhile, the observation room is equipped with five telescopes, allowing guests to gaze at the stars directly. To ensure a spot, visitors are required to book their visit at least one day prior via the museum's website.

Palgongsan Provincial Park (Eunhaesa Temple Section) (팔공산도립공원 - 은해사지구)

15.0 Km 9641 2019-07-23

Geojo-gil, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-8031

Located north of Gyeongsan, Palgongsan Mountain (1,192.3m) was called both Jungaksan and Buaksan Mountain during the Silla period. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.

Yeongcheon Eunhaesa Temple (은해사 (영천))

16.0 Km 14367 2021-12-21

951, Cheongtong-ro, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-335-3318

Eunhaesa Temple, located on Palgongsan Mountain in Yeongcheon city, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is one of two major temples on the mountain along with Donghwasa Temple.

The temple was founded by Monk Hyecheol and was given the name Haeansa Temple in the first year of King Heondeok’s reign during the Silla Kingdom (AD 809), but was moved to the current site in the Joseon dynasty in 1546 (the first year of King Myeongjong). Upon its relocation, King Injong of Joseon dynasty was commemorated with a new lecture hall along with a memorial stone plaque where the king's umbilical cord was buried and sealed. It was then when the temple was also given its current name, Eunhaesa Temple.

The temple houses the main shrine, Bohwaru pavilion, Seolseondan Hall, Shimgeondang Hall, eight small hermitages, as well as Baegeungam Temple, Jungangam Temple, and a professional Buddhist education institution, the Eunhaesa Buddhist University. Eunhaesa Temple is home to a National Treasure, Geojoamyongsanjeon Hall, and Treasure, Baekheungamgeukrakjeon Hall. It also contains Treasure, the Sunidan Buddha Platform; Treasure, the Wunbuamcheongdongbosal Seated Buddha Statue; and Treasure, the Eunhaesa Temple Gwaebultaeng hanging Buddha picture. The area is also close to the Seongbu Museum, which exhibits cultural assets from Eunhaesa Temple and the neighboring areas, as well as popular tourist attractions such as Geukrakgul grotto of Jungangam temple (Hwaeomgul Grotto), Geondeul Rock, Manyeonsong Pine Tree, Ganggunsu Waters, and Anheungpokpo Falls of Gigiam Temple.

Hyewon's House (혜원의 집 (영화 리틀포레스트 촬영지))

16.7 Km 0 2023-11-09

58-1 Miseong 5-gil, Ubo-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Daegu

Hyewon's House served as the house of Hyewon (played by Kim Tae-ri), the main character of the film "Little Forest (2018)." The site has quickly become a main attraction of Gunwi-gun. Parking at the entrance to the village, visitors can enjoy the small town ambiance as they walk to the house. Props from the film are located throughout the house, and visitors can enjoy riding on the bicycle that Hyewon rode.

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